5 Determining Factors for Lakers’ Julius Randle’s Future

October 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) moves to the basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

2. Is He Too Small To Play Power Forward?

When Randle was drafted it was reported that he was 6’9” tall. In reality, he is probably around 6’7.” He is built like a power forward. He plays like a power forward. But is he big enough to guard true power forwards like Blake Griffin, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Dirk Nowitzki?

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It also appears he lost a lot of weight over the season and is much thinner now. If it turns out he can’t compete physically with the top power forwards in the NBA, he may have to try his hand at small forward.  My guess is that is where he will end up, which leads to yet another question about whether he is fast and nimble enough to play the wing.

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